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M.Scott Moon/KDLLMiddle and high school coaches and directors would also be required to complete mandatory reporting training, although those adults would not become mandatory reporters. All school district volunteers are already required to pass a background check. -
The Kenai Peninsula Borough School District considers updates to its school activity handbook. U.S. Sen. Lisa Murkowski votes with Democrats to advance a resolution to remove U.S. forces from Iran. Plus, state lawmakers reject Gov. Mike Dunleavy's pick for attorney general.
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The department says it already has good data from prior experimental beach seines, and that issuing new permits won’t fill remaining data gaps, like how many king salmon die after being released back into Cook Inlet. -
The Kenai City Council last week agreed to spend $97,641.61 on the initiative, which includes decontaminating the city fire trucks. -
The Fox Air lease is contingent on additional research on the company by the city, which received a letter raising concerns about Fox Air’s service. -
A Bethel-based airline hopes to start flying between Kenai and Anchorage. The City of Kenai is switching one of its firefighting materials to one free of so-called "forever chemicals." Plus, more U.S. Marines are coming to Alaska. -
A bill allowing members of the Alaska Board of Fisheries to participate in debate on issues where they may have a conflict of interest clears the Alaska Legislature. Plus, Alaska farmers help hone the next generation.
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On the central Kenai Peninsula, incumbents triumphed after almost 4,000 ballots were counted at the cooperative’s annual membership meeting Thursday. -
Homer Electric Association certifies its board of directors election results. A new survey says Alaskans are dissatisfied with the economy. Plus, a bill that aims to bring stability to the school budgeting process clears the House Finance Committee.
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Schools will get at least as much local money for operations as they did last year after borough assembly members on Tuesday pledged to give the Kenai Peninsula Borough School District around $62.5 million. -
Kenai Peninsula Borough Assembly members pledge to give K-12 schools at least as much money as the district got last year. The State House passes a capital budget. Plus, Gov. Mike Dunleavy urges action on his proposed tax break for the developer of the Alaska LNG Project.
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The Kenaitze Indian Tribe holds a candlelight vigil to observe Missing and Murdered Indigenous Persons Day. Plus, the Nenana Ice Classic clock stops after a tripod topples over.
